Despite being fitted with one of the best automatic transmissions ever built, the latest 911 GT3 has received a lot of heat from Porsche purists. Sure, the PDK shifts amazingly quick and it’s specifically tuned to deliver the fastest lap times on the race track, but most gearheads claim the 911 GT3 would be a lot more fun with three pedals and a stick. I couldn’t agree more.
Even though Porsche has made it clear, more than once, that the manual gearbox will not return in the GT3, Stuttgart eventually came to its senses and developed a hardcore, naturally aspirated 911 with a manual transmission. The new model is called the 911 R – in a nod to a race-spec, 1967 model wearing the same badge – and uses GT3 underpinnings and the same engine as the GT3 RS.
Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the 911 R will be built in less than 1,000 units and, somewhat surprisingly, it will cost more than the range-topping GT3 RS. Keep reading to find out what makes the 911 R special and the amount of hard-earned money you’ll have to spend to take one home.
Updated 07/22/2016: Porsche announced the official U.S. prices on the new 911 R and also dropped a new video which highlights pretty much all there is to know on the new sports car. Hit "play" to watch it and go to "Prices" section for a full list of options.
Continue reading to learn more about the 2017 Porsche 911 R.
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